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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05

Yankton reservation in Dakota; Miss
Alice C. Fletcher, of Washington, D. c.,
for the Indians OF the Winnebsgo reser-
vation in Nebraska; Michael c. Connolly
of Petersburg, H., for the Indians on the
SIerz reservation in Oregon: Maj. L.
LIghtner, of Nebraska, for the Indians on
the Sisseton reservation IN Dakota.
THE Interstate Commerce Commission
has rendered q dicision in the Burton
stock car case, to the effect that there Is
no apparent ground upon which the rail
roads can be ordered to pay mileage
to the Burton company. In respect to
the alleged unreasonableness of the
charge to shippers of stock by the Bur
ton cars in excess of that TO shippers by
ordinary cars, the commission says the
case is not satisfactorily represented.
The commission is firmly impressed with
the belief that the charge may be to high,
but it does not now record finding. 1t
commends its suggestions upon this
point to the Western Classification Com
Inittee of the Railroads, and retains the
question of further consideration.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05
WASHINGTON.

BIDS were opened at the navy depart
ment Saturday for the purchase of con
demned veSsels. The following are the
highest amounts offered; Burdette Pond,
Meriden, Conn, S1S.252 for the Powhstan
Thomas Butler j Co, Boston, Mass, S15,-
500 for the Ticonderogs; ". I. Garrett,
San Francisco, SIS.eo2 for the Shenan-
doah; S1S,oO2 for the Lsckawanna, S16,50l
for the Wachusett; W. E. Mlgheli, San
Francisco, $3.50 for the Lynne. There
was no bid for the Tennessee. All the
bids sre above the appraised value of the
vessels.
The president hss appointed the fol
lowing named pesons special agents of
the interior department 70 make allot-
ments of lands in severslty to the Indians;
James R. Howard, of Washington, d. c.,
for the Crow Indians in the Grow reser-
vation in Montana; Henry 4. West, OF
wood.feld, O., for the Indians of the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05
The Lake of Garda.
No,,,;ll,,s NY,.

On the Lake of Garda Goethe first be-
held the land where the lemon trees
bloom. Here he first satisfied the
passionate longing which breathes
through that song, longing which had
become so lntolerable to him, that for
some time before he could actually start
for Italy he cSuld not bear to open a
BOOK OF Italian travels or even. the pages
OF Latin author. There are flowers to be
found IN the lemon gardens the whole year
through, but May is full lowering time.
The lemons are not what they were be-
fore they were attacked some thirty wears
ago by disease which has DESTROYED
nearly all the old plants, patriarchs some
OF them, which yielded yearly as many
as 5000 lemons. 1t has been found that
the lemon grated on the wild orange is
not susceptible to the disease; but
meantime the facilities of transport from
Sicily to Trieste have spoilt the German
market for Garda lemons, and the cult
vatlon of them, once the source of much
wealth, Is no longer paying concern.
Oaly those who have made a study of the
care of the more delicate citrons, grow
them with profit, Salo having become
famous of late years for the manufacture
OF liquor therefrom, which is said to
have many virtues. For the rest, the
Proprietors keep up the gardens chic fl
because they have not the heart to do
away with what for centuries has been the
peculiar pride ofthe lake. Alarge expense
is involved in covering and uncovering
them in autumn and spring. The tall
white columns which support the screens
of glass and wood give classic frame
work to che scenery, or so, at least, it has
always seemed to me. To the eyes of a
recent American traveller who for a wOader
includes the Lake of Garda in his account
of tie lakes of Upper Italy, they look
like lnnumerable whitewashed palings:2
and he adds, 'as the steamboat passes
them they criss-cross with the most an
noylng raPidity." Everything is mat
ter of taste.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05
GATHERING EIDER DOWN
How the Stupid Birds Pluck OF Their own
Feathers for the Use of Man.

Feathers for the Use of Man.
The elder duck constitutes the wealth,
and may be said to be the providence, of
the icelsnders. To study this bird in its
fsvorite hsunts, says the Cosmopolitan,
rs only necessary TO take boat at
Reikiavik and psy visit to three islands
situated IN front of the hsrbor. They
are named Nidey, Engey, and Akrey.
Here the ducks pair and make their nests
every year about the beginning OF June.
When the female has chosen the place
where she wishes to lay her eggs she
pluoSs from her plumage the feathers
which she uses to line the bottom snd
sides of her nest; then she ger rally LAYS
six eggs, rarely more, During this time
the drake, more jealous of his martial
prerogatiyss than was Caesar, like the
good father of a family that he is, ceases
not for moment to keep watchful eve
on his cousort and fetcheS her back in
stsnuy If she gives the slightest in6ics-
uon OF wishing 10 take walk. This
curious phenomenon of male more care
fsl of his offspring than the female has
been confirmed by numerous observations.
But perhaps his motive in this is simply
jealousy.
The next day the owner of the land
comes and carries away at the same time
both the down and eggs. The unfortunate
couple, which sometimes make stout
resistance, ohnging TO the clothes of the
robber with their boaks, 40 off short
distance TO beSiE again; but the boudi
(tarmerl comes osce more and takes the
precious deposit The indofatiSable
mother goes to work anew, and this time
only part of the eggs are taken; for If
all were removed the depredstor in desir-
ing too much would lose all. But this re
serve is made solely as regards the eggs,
for the down is removed once every week,
and the poor mother continues 10 strip
herself Until she finds herself SO bare
that she has no longer wherewithal to
line the moist hole that contains her eggs
The male, squatted near her, then CONES
to her assistance, ard he, too, strips HIM
self of his pluuage, a quality of down
that the Icelanders distinguish easily
from that of the female, because it is
white ana taken from the creatures
sides.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05
Singular Adrenture Of a.Dog.

An English correspondent writes:
Lately miner passing disused pit near
Cambridge had his attention drawn 20 q
peculiar sound in the shaft. With some
difficulty he went to tie pit mouth, and
discovered that the noise was made by
the whining of dog, whose eyes he saw
glarefng upward. On inquiry he learn
ed that boy some days before had
thrown dog down the shaft, which is up
ward of 100 fathoms deep and nearly
tvo-thirds filled with water. For two
days the miner lowered food to the poor
animal, which appeared to have alighted
on "buntine" about eighteen fathoms
down. The idea struck him of resc uing
the poor beast. Splicing number of
clothes lines together he lowered a box
into which the dog vent and was safely
hauled to the surface. The demonstra-
tions of gratitude 70 his deliverer were
most efusive.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05
Young Chica 90.
Rp-Yfn ICurpag

One Chicago school must sample the
whole. In one room that we chance to
know exceptionally well the pupils want
ed an abundance of war songs. The
teacher said that would nscessitate the
hiring of piano, and that would take
money, TO which a little fellow repliei
with much spirit: why, We fellows chew
up candy enough in week TO hire it for
three months" and without another word
from the teacher they raised the money,
and the second morning after piano was
in the schcolroom ready for rebearsals,
patriotic songs Eer- learned and sung
with an ardor appro1imating the days of
Isf45
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05

WASHINGTON, Aug. Mrs. John A. Lo-
gan has arrived at here home in this city
and is reported to be in serious condi-
tion. 1t is said that her shoulder blade
which was dislocated will have to be re-
set, as the first operation was somewhat
of a failure.
Another dispatch says: Surgeon Gen
eral Hamilton, Mrs. Logan's physician,
after a careful examination, found that
the socket bone of her shoulder was
broken and that both the shoulder and
elbow were dislocated and had not been
properly set. de reset both these bones
and Mrs. Logan is quietly resting, though
she suffered intense pain for some time
after the operation was performed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05
\ GRIZZiN HONEY THIEF
The Exciting Adventure or Two Honey
Eanch2U>.
,s Nr,rl.,s I.,.,r,--

The Exciting Adventure or Two Honey
EancA2U>
Los Angles Express
The Hutchinson brothers have a large
apiary UP at Victor rejuuga. II Is an
isolated place, far from the realestate
booms and the haunts of men. But il is
4 good place foC bees. and there as rule,
they toll uumUlested except 10y their own
ers, the Hutchinson boys. The country
is rugged, but romaNtiC. The quiet life
of the little rural retreat was turned into
the greatest excitement last Thursday
night. While the HutchInsors were
asleep and dreaming of the great sums of
money they would make this season. a
stranger entered the camp. lie was not
slow in making his presence felt and
heard. The sleeperS were suddenly
awakened by sounds that suggested a
small cyclone raging among the stands
of bees. One of the men got up, looked
out of tho window, and what was his con
sterhation and terror To see the faint out
lines of a huge brown cOlored monster
upsetting the beehives and working des-
tructlsn with property that took months
and years to accumulate. The surprised
spectator hastened to his brothers. bed
side and told what was going on at the
Gpiary. The two rushed out, one taking
his rifle. The bear was evidently hungry,
for he made savage lunges at the boxes
filed with the delicious honey. Ho would
take few mOuth(uls out OF one frame
and then go for another stand. The
Hutchinson boys concluded that If they
did not act on the instant the bear would
soon leave them without an occupation.
The gun was levcled and discharged.
The ball found its way through the
thick hide of bruin back of the left
shoulder. II was evidently center
shot" for the animal fell. But he re
mained on the ground but a second. He
arose enraged with pain, and mnde fran
tic lunges at the nearest hives. Mean
while, the mgn advanced little. The
bear caught sight of them and made
rush at them. When within twenty feet
of whore they stood his progress was ar
rested by another leaden messenger. 1T
struck a vital part, and once more the
hugo bear fell This timo he did not get
up. A third bali was put into his side
which caused his death. Upon oxamiua
tion it was found to be aEri2zly cub ABOUT
twO-thirds grown. Next day he waa
dressed and weighed. The scales tipped
at seven hundred pounds.
Thi. is the second or third bear ever
killed or seen in that section.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05

SfCKErARy LAMAR has issued orders, for
the immediate removal of all fences now
on the public land strip between Kansas
and Texas. This strip of land contains
about 5000 square mites or 100000
acres and has for years been practically =
all under fence by great cattle compau-
les, and settlers have been driven out.
The secretary of war has directed Special
Land Inspector Hunter 10 order all fences
removed and the army will be used 10 re-
move them if they do not move without
it. Talk about protection to the farmer.
What chance has the average farmer with
hundred acres valued at 500 an acre,
and taxed accordingly, to com
pete with cattle companies that
fence millions of acres of the
public land and pay no taxes. Such
has been the protection the republican
party has extended to farmers for so
long time that these cattle companies
have actually been resisting and disput,
lug the authority of the government to
Its own land. But they will move and
what an addition there will be TO the fel
lows who hate Cleveland and his admins
tration.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05
Appropriations Recommended for Lake Har-
Dor improvements.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Capt. Davis, of
the U. S. engineers, in his annual report
recommends the appropriation of various
sums for lake Improvements next year.
Among them are: $4,000 for dredging
purposes in Green Bay harbor, Wisconsin;
$4,000 for blasting and pier construc-
tion in Ahnapee harbor, Wisconsin;
$4,000 for pier construction, dredging
and repairs at Kewaunee harbor, Wis;
$4,000 for dredging at Two Rivers har-
Dor, Wis; $4,000 for rebuilding part of
the south pier superstructure and for
dredging at Manitowoc harbor, Wis;
$4,000 for pier extention, dredging and
repairs at Sheboygan, Wis; $4,000 for
pier construction and dredging at Port
Washington, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05
How Indians Poison Their Arrows.

Il was long time before Friday came,
AID began 20 think that he was going TO
disregard uy simmons, and was getting
angry, when he suddenly put IN an sp-
pearance. 1 explained to him what
wished TO know, and without the slightest
hesitation he said 20 the arrow maker:
@Teu my brother about the poisoned
arrovs-"
WELL said the old man, first We take
a bloated yellow rastlesnake in August,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05
Seeds That terminate Quickly.

The human system is fruitful coil, and among
seeds that germinate most rapidly in it are those
OF rheumatism and neuralgia. slight cold,
brought on by sitting in o draught, wet feet or
damp clothes, viii develop either Of those abom-
Unable painful malades with unpleasant rapidity.
The proper preventive of this sgonlzing yegeta-
tion is Hostetters Stomach Bitters, medic ne
which nuliifies a tendency to either of the mala-
dies named, and soothes the aches which they
cause Nor is it less effective as remedy for
rheumatism than its preventive, a fact as
amply attested as any other relating to its cura-
tive properties. Mariners, miners, frontiersnen,
and Others have ever found il a faithful preserv
ative OF health ia UnfavOrable regions, and be-
nign remedy for maarial disorders, and stomach
liver and bowel complaints It is fine promoter
of aunatIta and o caniral tonic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05

II Governor Ru=k does not prosecute
the Milwaukee Sentinel for publishing
that cut in its Issue Of Tuesday, then he
can never be elected to any Office again
i'll this state. That is the grossest ibe
ever published upon any man and the
people will not qnietIy submit to the in
dignity even if the governor should.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05

ADvIcEs received at the capitol from
Gov. Rusk do not indicate that there
was any reason for the story that he is
seriously i'll. He is down at the sea-shore
having a much cooler time than the
average reporter and says he is enjoying
good health
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05
Callinglt Square

THAT lettuce Is Is cents and beats Is
cents-30 cents | owe you, Mr. Gsrten-
stahs"
'EOh, dots ulright. Mr. DeSoft, dots
uIright; I call dot so ouare."
But don't / owe you 30 cents ~
no, / said call it square; / RAIDER
call it square und run no risks
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05
RAIN STORMS.


KANSAS CRY, Aug. 1.-Advices to the
associated press from various points of
Kansas report heavy rains yesterday and
to-day. This will greatly benefit the corn
crop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05
Heaviest Rains Ever Experienced.

WHEELING, w. Va, Aug. 1.-The heav-
lest rain ever experienced here fell this
afternoon. Over two inches of water fell
in three-quarters of an hour. Many
houses were flooded but there wss nc
serious damage.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05

ever published upon any man and the
people will not quietly submit to the in
dignity even if the governor should.
Mn gIAIXF.< RIVAL.
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the republican nomination Is not nameo
Oh OH Wo % Ii~n5 ,,a' fartblr - ost noy So Va,
Sun.
Well, this may be so, and then it may
not be- If the Sun don't know any more
about renubIicap poIifics than il does
about democratic politics. its predictions
on the republican candidate are of no
weight al all,
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ouebt to l., sent to state priaon. The
tax payer. of Chicago will have to see
TINT The criminal laws Of the state are en-
forced mr. thry dcs,ry,, .io ne robbed.
PmLAprLruIA newspaper gives an
account nf pension JPat granted a sol
di'r Of that city OF W. per month aud
arreHrager amounting to 81 96'. Probab
ya grateful nation Will read this with
feeling of satisfaction that mn old veteran
has such plumb IN his old age But
wait moment. ho Is blind and Insane
and the claim mas been obtained by
keen pension agent and dutiinl SON
than half the $72 a month and pretty
soon the grave will claim the old veteran
and without his ever having kr own of the
grateful nation his dutiful son will pocket
fifteen or twenty thousand dollars and 20
forth and have royal good time at the
expense of tho old vet and the grateful
nation.
IuE "Nm" ldee VIII do well enough Tor
the republicans for state election, but
Mr., John Shermm must not be specific
"n the t"rlh question when ho engages
III national campaign. "hio cannot
then chase the farmer vote with the wool
iariu ciah'r. iroteehon Will SUIT tho
manufacturer rs he VIII hope {" get the
protection on the manufactured article
and not on the raw wool; il will suit the
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tectleh on th' WOOL ms universal anu
party saving phrase of "Protcctjon TO
American labor will catch rs many flies
7'"'e any """S' "u' N'"'i'"' '"' u" III
creased tariff on wool raises howl
among wool manufacturers who are now
b,nrip,, oI,,,t nil tho, cor ho,r ,r this
sort OF Prot'otloh' Inc 'hlo b"oulers
will please leave that ont of the platform
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05
A SOLDIERS HOME,
The New State Institution Near Wau-
paca-For Veterans. Their Wives
or Their Widows.
The Site Selected Splendid One for
the Purp0se-Capt. A. ]. Lang
worthy to be SuperinteG-
dent-PlanS For the
Home.

The selection of Greenwood park, on
the Chain of Lakes. near Waupaoa, as the
site of the proposed State Home for
veterans of the late war ana their wives
or widows, has naturally caused feeling
of disappointment in the five other cities
which had also made liberal offers for its
location. The board which selected the
site consisted of DR.. f. \. Marden, of
Milwaukee, chairman; A. Q. Wright, of
New Lisbon. secretary; Benz. f. Bryant,
of La Crosse, treasurer; j. II. Marston,
of Appleton, and James Cumberlidge.
They visited and carefully inS pected, all
the sites which were offered, and are
convinced that they have made the best
possible selection.
There were six locations offered to
the board" said DR.. Marden yesterday.
After having met the presentatives os
the SIX towns at meeting at the Plank
ton, May 81, and listened to their offers
on July is, we started out on a tour of
inspection of all the sites, and to select
the one which would be best, all points
considered. We visited Waupaca, She
boygan, Watertown, Baraboo, Evansville
and New Lisbon i'll the order mentioned
written propositions having been receiv-
ed from each. After having viewed each
site and conversed with the local repre-
sentatives, We informed them that our
object was to look out for the best inter
ests of the home, and that our selection
would be based entirely upon such con-
sldcrations. While We had cause to know
that there was great love for the old sol
diers in all the towns we had visited, yet we
had no idea of the enthusiasms which the
efforts for the alienation of the condition
of disabled and unfortunate veterans
would arouse. New Lisbon was the last
place We visited, and then we went into
conference, although We kept the fact
secret, so that we could not be reached
by any kilograms of amended PROPOSE
tions from any of the competing points,
as we wished to treat all the applicants
fairly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-05

The chief Of the bureau of animal in,
dustry has II ade a preliminary report
70 the commissioner of agriculture in
reference to the progress of the work for
the suppression of Pleuro pneumonia for
the six months ended jane 80, 1887. He
stated that the act of March Sd had e.
abled the bureau to accom- plish very much
more than had been possible before, pre-
vious to that time. The new rules have
been very favorsbly received and accept
ed by the following states and territories;
Alaska, Arizona, California, Dakota, Dis
trict of Columbia, Idaho, Colorado, Kan.
sas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland
Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana
New Jersey. New Mexico, New York
Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Iowa
Rhode Island, South Carolina. Tennessee
Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington
| West Virginia and Wyoming. The leg.
islatures of Illinois. NeE York, Rhode
Island and Virginia have pissed act:
+ granting full authority TO the nations
/ bureau, etc. Pennsylvania Is the only
] state believed to be infected with pleuro
/ pneumonia and the bureau recommend:
an Investigation into the extent of tn,
/ infection, aud if it should be found suffici
/ ent TO endanger other states, that a rigid
quarantine be established. During thes,
/ six months the officers of the burear
/ have inspected 2,$6S herd of cattle il
| Illinois, containing 1881 animals. The,
/ have made post mortem examination:
/ on the carcassess of 5,1SS animals tha
| have been slaughtered from the infected
/ district, and of these 299 animals showed
| signs of contagious pleuro pneumonia
Since April Goth SIS animals have beer
compulsorily slaughtered in Cook count.
and paid for by this bureau. OF thes,
23+. or nearly so per cent, were affecte,
by this disease Very few affected ami
mails are now being found. and i. is bs
lieyed the outbreak is about stampe,
out.